Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) offer an exceptional weekend of cultural discoveries: museums, emblematic monuments and little-known sites open their doors free of charge or at low prices. In the Île-de-France region, from September 20 to 21, 2025, this year's event will focus on architectural heritage, from theÉlysée Palace to the Sorbonne, in an enthusiastic celebration of our collective history. It's also a great opportunity to embark on original tours, with family or friends, and explore the hidden treasures of our region.
In Survilliers (Val-d'Oise), theÉcomusée de la Cartoucherie recounts the industrial and social adventure of the Cartoucherie Française, founded in 1903 by Charles Gabel and Georges Leroy. From its beginnings with just a dozen employees, the factory grew into an industrial giant, employing up to 2,000 workers during the First World War. Inaugurated in 2007, this museum-conservatory became an inter-communal ecomuseum on January 1, 2024, managed by the Roissy Pays de France conurbation, with the mission of collecting and promoting testimonies, objects and photographs from this significant era. Thanks to these collections and the commitment of former workers, the Ecomuseum offers a living insight into the region's working-class and industrial memory.
A visit to theCartoucherie Ecomuseum during the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 is an authentic, emotionally-charged experience! You'll discover machines, tools, documents, cartridges and period objects that tell the story of an essential page in industrial history. It's also a lively place, where the memory of workers is honored through stories, exhibitions and times of sharing with the museum team. Nestled in Survilliers, easily accessible by RER D train, the ecomuseum's authenticity and close ties with the local community make it a real attraction. Take advantage of these two Heritage Days to discover a little-known site steeped in history, which passionately reveals the life of a factory, its workers, and its impact on the local area. An event not to be missed!
Old machines, tools, documents, cartridges and other products tell the story of Cartoucherie Française, a factory founded in 1903 and one of the region's biggest employers. The ecomuseum is also a starting point for discovering how the factory transformed the village of Survilliers, not only by building housing for its employees, but also by providing them with access to medical, social, sporting and cultural services.
Visit to the Cartoucherie Ecomuseum by Jean-Noël Moisset, former plant manager, and to the workers' housing estate by the Heritage Department.
Guided tour departs at 2:30pm. Duration: approx. 3 hrs.
Ages 12 and up. Registration recommended on the Roissy Pays de France website, page JEP 2025.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Cartoucherie Ecomuseum
24 Grande Rue
95470 Survilliers
Access
RER D "Survilliers - Fosses" station
Prices
Free
More information
Open from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
